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Back Pack Safety Campaign
With the weight of todays back packs causing
back problems, HealthSource wants to help make
sure your kids have back packs that are safe this
school year. So from now until September 30th,
we will be doing Free Back Pack Evaluations on all
school age children. All you need to do is bring
your child and their backpack to our office at
2333 W. March Lane, Suite B-4 and we’ll make sure
that their back pack is making the grade, because
a heavy back pack today can mean back pain
tomorrow.
Stop in Today! Call 209-888-8602
5 Steps to BackPack Safety
A few tips to help your child wear a backpack safely!
1. Keep backpack use limited to necessities only. See that your
child cleans out his or her backpack daily by removing any items
that can be left at home or in a locker.
2. Distribute weight evenly. Encourage your child to wear both
straps of the backpack whenever he or she carries it. This will help
distribute the weight of the backpack evenly across the back and
promote good posture.
3. Recognize signs that the backpack is too heavy. Pay attention to
whether your child is slouched or leaning to one side when
wearing a backpack or is experiencing any type of back pain,
tingling or numbness in the shoulders or arms.
4. Select the proper backpack. Enhance comfort and safety by
purchasing a backpack with multiple compartments, so that weight
is more evenly distributed. Padded straps can also help prevent
straps from cutting into shoulders. Newer backpacks with wheels
are also an option, provided that the handle extends long enough to
allow children to stand upright while pulling it. The backpack and
wheels must also be sturdy enough so that it does not topple over.
5. Pick up the backpack properly. Teach your child how to pick up
his or her backpack by demonstrating how to bend at the knees and
grasp the pack with both hands before putting it on.
Call Today! 209-888-8602
